Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

moving quickly and lightly

From this reading He was of large frame; Joe had great square jaws, high cheek bones, his hair coarse and bristling, and his joints large,—he was what is termed, in common parlance, double-jointed,—and, though exceeding agile, was loose-limbed, and somewhat awkward in his movements.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He was of large frame; Joe had great square jaws, high cheek bones, his hair coarse and bristling, and his joints large,—he was what is termed, in common parlance, double-jointed,—and, though exceeding agile, was loose-limbed, and somewhat awkward in his movements.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He had little resemblance to his brother Joe, or indeed any other member of the family, except in size.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

causing inconvenience

From this reading He was of large frame; Joe had great square jaws, high cheek bones, his hair coarse and bristling, and his joints large,—he was what is termed, in common parlance, double-jointed,—and, though exceeding agile, was loose-limbed, and somewhat awkward in his movements.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading He was of large frame; Joe had great square jaws, high cheek bones, his hair coarse and bristling, and his joints large,—he was what is termed, in common parlance, double-jointed,—and, though exceeding agile, was loose-limbed, and somewhat awkward in his movements.

-ing form of “bristle” — be in a state of movement or action

From this reading He was of large frame; Joe had great square jaws, high cheek bones, his hair coarse and bristling, and his joints large,—he was what is termed, in common parlance, double-jointed,—and, though exceeding agile, was loose-limbed, and somewhat awkward in his movements.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading MOONLIGHT CONVERSATION BY THE BROOK.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading He had little resemblance to his brother Joe, or indeed any other member of the family, except in size.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MOONLIGHT CONVERSATION BY THE BROOK.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading He was of large frame; Joe had great square jaws, high cheek bones, his hair coarse and bristling, and his joints large,—he was what is termed, in common parlance, double-jointed,—and, though exceeding agile, was loose-limbed, and somewhat awkward in his movements.

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading He was of large frame; Joe had great square jaws, high cheek bones, his hair coarse and bristling, and his joints large,—he was what is termed, in common parlance, double-jointed,—and, though exceeding agile, was loose-limbed, and somewhat awkward in his movements.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading He was of large frame; Joe had great square jaws, high cheek bones, his hair coarse and bristling, and his joints large,—he was what is termed, in common parlance, double-jointed,—and, though exceeding agile, was loose-limbed, and somewhat awkward in his movements.

in a compact manner or state

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

the coloring of a person's face

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading MOONLIGHT CONVERSATION BY THE BROOK.

(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

properly deserved

From this reading WALTER well deserved the praise lavished upon him by Ned.

having unusually flexible joints especially of the limbs or fingers

From this reading He was of large frame; Joe had great square jaws, high cheek bones, his hair coarse and bristling, and his joints large,—he was what is termed, in common parlance, double-jointed,—and, though exceeding agile, was loose-limbed, and somewhat awkward in his movements.

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading He was of large frame; Joe had great square jaws, high cheek bones, his hair coarse and bristling, and his joints large,—he was what is termed, in common parlance, double-jointed,—and, though exceeding agile, was loose-limbed, and somewhat awkward in his movements.

apart from; not including

From this reading He had little resemblance to his brother Joe, or indeed any other member of the family, except in size.

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

a social unit living together

From this reading He had little resemblance to his brother Joe, or indeed any other member of the family, except in size.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

a predisposition to like something

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading He was of large frame; Joe had great square jaws, high cheek bones, his hair coarse and bristling, and his joints large,—he was what is termed, in common parlance, double-jointed,—and, though exceeding agile, was loose-limbed, and somewhat awkward in his movements.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He was of large frame; Joe had great square jaws, high cheek bones, his hair coarse and bristling, and his joints large,—he was what is termed, in common parlance, double-jointed,—and, though exceeding agile, was loose-limbed, and somewhat awkward in his movements.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had little resemblance to his brother Joe, or indeed any other member of the family, except in size.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading He was of large frame; Joe had great square jaws, high cheek bones, his hair coarse and bristling, and his joints large,—he was what is termed, in common parlance, double-jointed,—and, though exceeding agile, was loose-limbed, and somewhat awkward in his movements.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had little resemblance to his brother Joe, or indeed any other member of the family, except in size.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He was of large frame; Joe had great square jaws, high cheek bones, his hair coarse and bristling, and his joints large,—he was what is termed, in common parlance, double-jointed,—and, though exceeding agile, was loose-limbed, and somewhat awkward in his movements.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading WALTER well deserved the praise lavished upon him by Ned.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He had little resemblance to his brother Joe, or indeed any other member of the family, except in size.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He had little resemblance to his brother Joe, or indeed any other member of the family, except in size.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He had little resemblance to his brother Joe, or indeed any other member of the family, except in size.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was of large frame; Joe had great square jaws, high cheek bones, his hair coarse and bristling, and his joints large,—he was what is termed, in common parlance, double-jointed,—and, though exceeding agile, was loose-limbed, and somewhat awkward in his movements.

plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth

From this reading He was of large frame; Joe had great square jaws, high cheek bones, his hair coarse and bristling, and his joints large,—he was what is termed, in common parlance, double-jointed,—and, though exceeding agile, was loose-limbed, and somewhat awkward in his movements.

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From this reading He had little resemblance to his brother Joe, or indeed any other member of the family, except in size.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading He was of large frame; Joe had great square jaws, high cheek bones, his hair coarse and bristling, and his joints large,—he was what is termed, in common parlance, double-jointed,—and, though exceeding agile, was loose-limbed, and somewhat awkward in his movements.

plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He was of large frame; Joe had great square jaws, high cheek bones, his hair coarse and bristling, and his joints large,—he was what is termed, in common parlance, double-jointed,—and, though exceeding agile, was loose-limbed, and somewhat awkward in his movements.

past form of “lavish” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns

From this reading WALTER well deserved the praise lavished upon him by Ned.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He had little resemblance to his brother Joe, or indeed any other member of the family, except in size.

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From this reading He was of large frame; Joe had great square jaws, high cheek bones, his hair coarse and bristling, and his joints large,—he was what is termed, in common parlance, double-jointed,—and, though exceeding agile, was loose-limbed, and somewhat awkward in his movements.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading He had little resemblance to his brother Joe, or indeed any other member of the family, except in size.

the light of the Moon

From this reading MOONLIGHT CONVERSATION BY THE BROOK.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading He was of large frame; Joe had great square jaws, high cheek bones, his hair coarse and bristling, and his joints large,—he was what is termed, in common parlance, double-jointed,—and, though exceeding agile, was loose-limbed, and somewhat awkward in his movements.

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From this reading WALTER well deserved the praise lavished upon him by Ned.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had little resemblance to his brother Joe, or indeed any other member of the family, except in size.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

on one occasion

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had little resemblance to his brother Joe, or indeed any other member of the family, except in size.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He had little resemblance to his brother Joe, or indeed any other member of the family, except in size.

a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language

From this reading He was of large frame; Joe had great square jaws, high cheek bones, his hair coarse and bristling, and his joints large,—he was what is termed, in common parlance, double-jointed,—and, though exceeding agile, was loose-limbed, and somewhat awkward in his movements.

(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading WALTER well deserved the praise lavished upon him by Ned.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading He had little resemblance to his brother Joe, or indeed any other member of the family, except in size.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading He had little resemblance to his brother Joe, or indeed any other member of the family, except in size.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading He was of large frame; Joe had great square jaws, high cheek bones, his hair coarse and bristling, and his joints large,—he was what is termed, in common parlance, double-jointed,—and, though exceeding agile, was loose-limbed, and somewhat awkward in his movements.

make square

From this reading He was of large frame; Joe had great square jaws, high cheek bones, his hair coarse and bristling, and his joints large,—he was what is termed, in common parlance, double-jointed,—and, though exceeding agile, was loose-limbed, and somewhat awkward in his movements.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading He was of large frame; Joe had great square jaws, high cheek bones, his hair coarse and bristling, and his joints large,—he was what is termed, in common parlance, double-jointed,—and, though exceeding agile, was loose-limbed, and somewhat awkward in his movements.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Walter, on the other hand, was compactly built, graceful in all his movements; fair complexion, regular features, fine hair, that curled upon the least exertion, and something in the expression of his face that inspired confidence and attracted at once; though full of humor, he possessed not a particle of Joe’s fondness for practical jokes.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading MOONLIGHT CONVERSATION BY THE BROOK.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He was of large frame; Joe had great square jaws, high cheek bones, his hair coarse and bristling, and his joints large,—he was what is termed, in common parlance, double-jointed,—and, though exceeding agile, was loose-limbed, and somewhat awkward in his movements.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He had little resemblance to his brother Joe, or indeed any other member of the family, except in size.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading WALTER well deserved the praise lavished upon him by Ned.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading WALTER well deserved the praise lavished upon him by Ned.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was of large frame; Joe had great square jaws, high cheek bones, his hair coarse and bristling, and his joints large,—he was what is termed, in common parlance, double-jointed,—and, though exceeding agile, was loose-limbed, and somewhat awkward in his movements.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading WALTER well deserved the praise lavished upon him by Ned.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He was of large frame; Joe had great square jaws, high cheek bones, his hair coarse and bristling, and his joints large,—he was what is termed, in common parlance, double-jointed,—and, though exceeding agile, was loose-limbed, and somewhat awkward in his movements.